HulkSmash
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If you don't laminate it, you WILL tear it during install....
I wish people would stop giving tips like this..
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What would you charge? (BUS WRAP)
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If you don't laminate it, you WILL tear it during install....
I wish people would stop giving tips like this..
g&eprinting
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Tear it by applying it with rocks instead of felt squeegees .. ha ha
g&eprinting
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No worries, I've applied outside in the snow where you can't even feel your fingers
nevermind get the temp right on the vinyl. Post heat very generous.
On a short term wrap that was supposed to be for 6 months and they left it on for 6
years and now you can see it fading. 6 years later no lam. freezing install.
I walked 30 miles to school in the snow with no shoes. yaddy yaddy ya.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppOXpyhM2wA
nevermind get the temp right on the vinyl. Post heat very generous.
On a short term wrap that was supposed to be for 6 months and they left it on for 6
years and now you can see it fading. 6 years later no lam. freezing install.
I walked 30 miles to school in the snow with no shoes. yaddy yaddy ya.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppOXpyhM2wA
401Graphics
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Would 210 be conformable enough for this?
HulkSmash
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g&eprinting
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Your always fun..
LMAO
LMAO
HulkSmash
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I really don't understand why you're flaunting the way you did your wrap.
"Hey guys i did this wrong, but....... it worked, try it?"
I like repeat customers..so we'll keep doing what we do.. it seems like it's working
401Graphics
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Anyways... Will 210 work well with wrapping this bus? I know I'm def going to use lam because i have tried to wrap something small with 3951RA with out lam and it was a pain in the *** to handle.
g&eprinting
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Don't be butthurt. I'm just playing.
Customer wanted a wrap on a van with a bad transmission that was just going to be a billboard since the van wouldn't move and he was going to scrap it in 6 months.
Fixed the transmission and rode it for six years. He was looking for the cheapest option and I gave it to him. He was very happy. Imagine how happy he was when it lasted six years.
I've done a ton of short termers with no lam. Yes it is a little harder, not that dramatic.
Imagine how good you'll be able to wrap after all that practice with no lam.
Customer wanted a wrap on a van with a bad transmission that was just going to be a billboard since the van wouldn't move and he was going to scrap it in 6 months.
Fixed the transmission and rode it for six years. He was looking for the cheapest option and I gave it to him. He was very happy. Imagine how happy he was when it lasted six years.
I've done a ton of short termers with no lam. Yes it is a little harder, not that dramatic.
Imagine how good you'll be able to wrap after all that practice with no lam.
HulkSmash
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lol nooooooooooo thanks
CanuckSigns
Active Member
No it's not, get the Automark laminate, or go with Busmark, it's nice and thick, so no laminate needed.
on a side note, for the price, Automark is a great material, it's not as conformable as a true cast vinyl, but it's better than any other calendered vinyl i've used, including 3551RA
CS-SignSupply-TT
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Gf automark?
So how many rolls of GF Automark may I order for you/ Say the word and we will get you printing!
So how many rolls of GF Automark may I order for you/ Say the word and we will get you printing!
kstompaint
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Oracal 200 lam is similar to 210 and a little cheaper. Not very conformable but it doesn't need to be for that job. Use that with the automark knock off, it'll be fine for that short of a term. I'd still have a hard time getting below $5500 but if you need the work, do it for $5k.
Intense01
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I wrapped a Mazda with matte 210 lam over black and it was fine. I didn't have any issues with it conforming. 2 years later the roof is starting to look like beat but he knew that going in. It was a friends car and he wanted it for cheap. I normally only use cast lam for wraps but it worked.
401Graphics
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has anybody used the automark 231 laminate? Turns out i have that laminate here in my shop, but don't use it because it wouldn't feed through my laminator perfectly and end up eating prints. Also the description in fellers and on signwarehouse say that it is optically clear laminate, which is total Bull crap!
has anybody else had issues with this laminate?
has anybody else had issues with this laminate?
SightLine
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I guess when I said we would not bother laminating this that I've never tried the Automark and that even with busmark you would want to at least have app tape on it for dealing with panels this large. Bare printed vinyl would not really be workable. The automark does look decent though since its glossy and has an air release adhesive.
SignProPlus-Chip
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I'd come in at about $6650 not including design here, so $7200 doesn't sound too far off to me.
401Graphics
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I forgot to mention that they are providing the design.
g&eprinting
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Colorado is right. 
...... The only reason I would lam is because it is a bus and trees.
If it was a van I'd give them the option since it's in my yard already and they are hunting prices trying to be cheapo.... No warranty. Then the option might get them back to my original price.
You win I shot my eye out.
Damn customers though..
Colorado. I submit.
...... The only reason I would lam is because it is a bus and trees.If it was a van I'd give them the option since it's in my yard already and they are hunting prices trying to be cheapo.... No warranty. Then the option might get them back to my original price.
You win I shot my eye out.
Damn customers though..
Colorado. I submit.